Transformers: Armada (Season 1)

Earth kids enter a conflict between two factions of Transformers.

  • Poster for First Encounter (1)

    First Encounter (1) (Episode 1) 8.0

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-01-10

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Children unwittingly reopen an ancient battle between Autobots and Decepticons.

  • Poster for Metamorphosis (2)

    Metamorphosis (2) (Episode 2) 5.0

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-01-17

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Alex, Rad and Carlos find the cargo hold of the Exodus underground and are adopted by three minicons.

  • Poster for Base (3)

    Base (3) (Episode 3)

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-01-24

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Alexis, Rad and Carlos introduce themselves to Optimus Prime, Hot Rod and First Aid.

  • Poster for Comrade

    Comrade (Episode 4)

    Writer: Akira Okeya

    Air date: 2003-01-31

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: The children join the Autobot team and head out on their first mission to find a newly waking minicon.

  • Poster for Soldier

    Soldier (Episode 5)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-02-07

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Autobots discover a MiniCon at the South Pole.

  • Poster for Jungle

    Jungle (Episode 6)

    Writer: Isao Shizuya

    Air date: 2003-02-14

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: The newest minicon activates in the middle of a forest: both sides fight for it.

  • Poster for Carnival

    Carnival (Episode 7)

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-02-21

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Rad and Carlos smuggle their minicons out of the base to visit the town's carnival.

  • Poster for Palace

    Palace (Episode 8)

    Writer: Akira Okeya

    Air date: 2003-02-28

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: In an ancient palace deep beneath the Sahara another minicon is waking. Who will reach it first?

  • Poster for Confrontation

    Confrontation (Episode 9)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-03-07

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: The Decepticons capture all the children to use as hostages in exchange for the Autobots's minicons.

  • Poster for Underground

    Underground (Episode 10)

    Writer: Isao Shizuya

    Air date: 2003-03-14

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: The latest minicon re-activates in the subway system of a large city.

  • Poster for Ruin

    Ruin (Episode 11)

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-03-21

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: From an ancient submerged city a beautiful girl issues a warning about the devastating power.

  • Poster for Prehistory

    Prehistory (Episode 12)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-03-28

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: The children learn more about the history of the minicons and the war.

  • Poster for Swoop

    Swoop (Episode 13)

    Writer: Isao Shizuya

    Air date: 2003-04-04

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: The Decepticons gain access to the Autobot base and attempt to take the other two minicons.

  • Poster for Overmatch

    Overmatch (Episode 14)

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-04-11

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Hot Shot proves himself very skilled with the Star Sabre.

  • Poster for Gale

    Gale (Episode 15)

    Writer: Akira Okeya

    Air date: 2003-04-18

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: A new minicon activates inside a highway tunnel.

  • Poster for Credulous

    Credulous (Episode 16)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-04-25

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Grabbing onto Megatron at the end of a battle, Hot Shot and Sideways are transported to the moon.

  • Poster for Conspiracy

    Conspiracy (Episode 17)

    Writer: Isao Shizuya

    Air date: 2003-05-02

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Decepticons mutiny while searching for MiniCons in a jungle.

  • Poster for Trust

    Trust (Episode 18)

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-05-09

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Autobots and Decepticons face off amongst snowy mountains in the battle for the latest minicon.

  • Poster for Vacation

    Vacation (Episode 19)

    Writer: Akira Okeya

    Air date: 2003-05-16

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: A weekend's camping trip to the valley below the dam goes wrong when a violent storm moves in.

  • Poster for Reinforcement

    Reinforcement (Episode 20)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-05-23

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Autobot Blurr joins the team, but proves himself not much of a team player.

  • Poster for Decisive Battle

    Decisive Battle (Episode 21)

    Writer: Isao Shizuya

    Air date: 2003-05-30

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Megatron plots to destroy the Autobots once and for all.

  • Poster for Vow

    Vow (Episode 22)

    Writer: Akira Okeya

    Air date: 2003-06-06

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Megatron uses the Minicons to lure the Autobots into a trap.

  • Poster for Rebellion

    Rebellion (Episode 23)

    Writer: Akira Okeya

    Air date: 2003-06-13

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Starscream challenges Megatron for control of the Decepitcons.

  • Poster for Chase

    Chase (Episode 24)

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-06-20

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Trapped with Sideways, Alexis, Rad, Carlos and their minicons become aware of a massive evil entity.

  • Poster for Tactician

    Tactician (Episode 25)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-06-27

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: A new transformer enters the solar system.

  • Poster for Link Up

    Link Up (Episode 26)

    Writer: Isao Shizuya

    Air date: 2003-07-04

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: With Optimus damaged and temporarily out of commission, the newly-arrived Jetfire takes command.

  • Poster for Detection

    Detection (Episode 27)

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-07-11

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: On the moon, Thrust continues his plotting with Megatron.

  • Poster for Awakening

    Awakening (Episode 28)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-07-18

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: The massive Tidalwave joins the Decepticons, but is, seemingly, defeated in battle by Hot Shot and Blurr.

  • Poster for Desperate

    Desperate (Episode 29)

    Writer: Akira Okeya

    Air date: 2003-07-25

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: The kids try to gather the three Requiem Blaster minicons together.

  • Poster for Runaway

    Runaway (Episode 30)

    Writer: Isao Shizuya

    Air date: 2003-08-01

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: The minicons want to be in charge of their own destinies, so the kids sneak the new team out of the base.

  • Poster for Past (1)

    Past (1) (Episode 31)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-08-08

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Enthusiastic young Sideswipe joins the team and Optimus tasks Hot Shot with training him.

  • Poster for Past (2)

    Past (2) (Episode 32)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-08-15

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Desperate to make amends to his old friend, Hot Shot allows Wheeljack to shoot him, but this isn't enough.

  • Poster for Sacrifice

    Sacrifice (Episode 33)

    Writer: Akira Okeya

    Air date: 2003-08-22

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Megatron sacrifices Starscream, leaving him to face the Autobots alone.

  • Poster for Regeneration

    Regeneration (Episode 34)

    Writer: Isao Shizuya

    Air date: 2003-08-29

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Hearing Megatron say he is nothing more than disposable cannon fodder, Starscream defects with the Star Sabre.

  • Poster for Rescue

    Rescue (Episode 35)

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-09-05

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: With Starscream's help, the Autobots infiltrate the Decepticon moon base.

  • Poster for Mars

    Mars (Episode 36)

    Writer: Akira Okeya

    Air date: 2003-09-12

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Alexis tracks a minicon in the vicinity of Mars.

  • Poster for Crack

    Crack (Episode 37)

    Writer: Isao Shizuya

    Air date: 2003-09-19

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Starscream trusts Thrust and returns to the moon base.

  • Poster for Threaten

    Threaten (Episode 38)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-09-23

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Sabre, Shield and Blaster together create the Hydra Cannon.

  • Poster for Crisis

    Crisis (Episode 39)

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-09-26

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Optimus and Jetfire attack the ship, but can't stop the Hydra Cannon being deployed.

  • Poster for Remorse

    Remorse (Episode 40)

    Writer: Akira Okeya

    Air date: 2003-10-03

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Hot Shot insists they should take vengeance on the Decepticons.

  • Poster for Depart

    Depart (Episode 41)

    Writer: Isao Shizuya

    Air date: 2003-10-10

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: With the Autobot ship ready to leave, Hot Shot refuses to let the children accompany them.

  • Poster for Miracle

    Miracle (Episode 42)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-10-17

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: While the Axalon chases the Decepticon ship, hundreds of minicons appear.

  • Poster for Puppet

    Puppet (Episode 43) 10.0

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-10-24

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Hot Shot and Red Alert are sucked through a wormhole.

  • Poster for Uprising

    Uprising (Episode 44)

    Writer: Akira Okeya

    Air date: 2003-10-31

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: The 'Bots reach Cybertron to find Megatron (now calling himself Galvatron) already winning the war.

  • Poster for Dash

    Dash (Episode 45)

    Writer: Isao Shizuya

    Air date: 2003-11-07

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: While the battle continues, Hot Shot goes to Cybertron to try to convince Galvatron of the impending danger.

  • Poster for Drift

    Drift (Episode 46)

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-11-14

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Thrust flees into the depths of Cybertron, pursued by Hot Shot and Wheeljack - and, separately, Starscream.

  • Poster for Portent

    Portent (Episode 47)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-11-21

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Thrust joins Sideways by passing through a portal underground.

  • Poster for Cramp

    Cramp (Episode 48) 10.0

    Writer: Akira Okeya

    Air date: 2003-11-28

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Starscream prepares to do whatever it takes to convince Galvatron the threat of Unicron is real.

  • Poster for Alliance

    Alliance (Episode 49)

    Writer: Isao Shizuya

    Air date: 2003-12-05

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: As Unicron begins to awaken, Optimus and Galvatron decide to forgo their battle.

  • Poster for Union (1)

    Union (1) (Episode 50)

    Writer: Shōji Tonoike

    Air date: 2003-12-12

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: The only way to defeat Unicron is to wake the minicons inside him and attack from within as well as without.

  • Poster for Origin (2)

    Origin (2) (Episode 51)

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-12-19

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: The purpose and meaning behind the endless war is revealed.

  • Poster for Mortal Combat (3)

    Mortal Combat (3) (Episode 52)

    Writer: Ryo Motohira

    Air date: 2003-12-26

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Thinking Unicron is defeated, Galvatron and Optimus Prime resume their battle.

Transformers: Armada

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